Fragrance comparison

Black Angel vs The One And Only

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #16,724 AmberFresh Spicy

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The One And Only

Majouri

4.0360 votes

Rank #16,304 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The One And Only takes 6 of 8 categories.

Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The One And Only
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Angel2/8

The One And Only6/8

Ratings & consensus: Black Angel
Community sentiment: Black Angel
Longevity: The One And Only
Sillage & projection: The One And Only
Value for money: The One And Only
Versatility: The One And Only
Note pyramid (duration): The One And Only
Fragranxe ranking: The One And Only

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black AngelMark Buxton

The One And OnlyMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

4.03/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%

Category winnerBlack AngelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerBlack AngelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe One And Only

SillageThe One And Only

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value66

Category winnerThe One And OnlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli

Top15 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosemaryNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskVanilla

Category winnerThe One And OnlyLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer76

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night63

Category winnerThe One And OnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

Men72

Unisex23

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,724

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Overall rank#16,304

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe One And OnlyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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The One And Only by Majouri delivers a bright citrus opening of lemon, mandarin orange, and bergamot that moves swiftly into an aromatic core. Composed by perfumer Christian Vermorel and launched in 2019, this woody fragrance pairs culinary rosemary and warm nutmeg with soft lily-of-the-valley. The base rests on sturd…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Angel or The One And Only?

The One And Only takes 6 of 8 categories. Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes; The One And Only is rated 4.03/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The One And Only for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Angel or The One And Only?

The One And Only lasts longest (The One And Only 75/100, Black Angel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Angel or The One And Only?

The One And Only projects furthest (The One And Only 71/100, Black Angel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Angel and The One And Only smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is Black Angel or The One And Only better for summer or winter?

For summer, The One And Only is the stronger pick. For winter, The One And Only is the stronger pick. Black Angel suits daytime wear; The One And Only suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Angel and The One And Only?

Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli. The One And Only has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.